Attack on the uncastled king: king to h2 (g2)
c9-06607Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
15. Kxh2 Qb7 16. Kg2 Ra8 17. Qb1
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- king to g2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to b1.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qb7, then Kg1 and you win the rook.
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